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Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)

RPSD473

GENDER EQUALITY

Course Code
RPSD473
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define concepts of gender and gender equality.
  2. Know the perception of gender in children.
  3. Raise awareness about the effects of gender on various domains of life.
  4. Evaluate the concept of gender on various contexts.
  5. Explain politics and projects for gender equality.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The course content, information about ways of instruction, sources and evaluation.
2nd Week Gender and basic concepts
3rd Week Theories of gender
4th Week Gender stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
5th Week Development of perception of sex and gender
6th Week Sex and gender roles in different contexts
7th Week Are women and men really different?
8th Week Mid term
9th Week Gender inequality in education
10th Week Gender inequality in the family
11th Week Gender inequality in politics and workplace.
12th Week Gender equality politics and projects in the world and in Turkey.
13th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingDökmen, Z.Y. (2010). Toplumsal Cinsiyet: Sosyal Psikolojik Açıklamalar. İstanbul: Remzi
Donovan, J. (1999). Feminist Teori. İstanbul: İletişim.
Tan, M., Ecevit, Y., Sancar, S. (2007) Kadın Erkek Eşitliğine Doğru Yürüyüş. İstanbul: TÜSİAD.
Sancar, S. (2008). Erkeklik: İmkansız İktidar. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K5 X X X
K6 X X
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K16 X
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